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Crunchyroll’s most sensational anime of the year,Solo Leveling, is finally returning with its long-awaited Season 2, set to premiere on August 16, 2025.Solo Levelingundoubtedlyhad one of the most hyped and anticipated animation debuts in recent memory.
Building on its success as an early hit in the Winter 2024 anime season, a second wave of episodes was greenlit, continuing the adaptation of Chugong’s South Korean fantasy novels. Despite its controversial debut, Season 1 lived up to fans’ expectations, captivating several fans to the series.
Despite some viewers feeling the first season ofSolo Levelingfell short due to high expectations, the adaptation has redefined the shonen genre and boosted the Korean manhwa industry.
HowSolo Levelingrevolutionized manhwa adaptations
Solo Levelinghas continued to reign as a top-tier manhwa and its anime adaptation is alreadydominating the internet buzz.The show’s success in the anime world proves that manhwa, like manga, features compelling storylines and characters that captivate fans and drive popularity when adapted into anime.
Several anime have achieved global success despite being less popular in Japan, andSolo Levelingis the latest to join this trend.
AlthoughSolo Levelinghas been a franchise for nearly a decade, it’s only now become a true phenomenon thanks to its anime adaptation.
The Real Reason Behind Solo Leveling Not Adapting the Manhwa’s Comedic Side Might Not Be the Director’s Fault
Despite being the standout anime of the 2024 season, some viewers argue thatSolo Levelingwas over-hyped, leading to unrealistic expectations and a failure to capture the essence of the manhwa. However, that’s only one side of the story.
Interestingly, Atsushi Kaneko, the animation producer ofSolo Leveling, revealed that the production team was given strict instructions to stay true to the original work.
In an interviewshared and translated by X user @imperiosl1, it’s revealed that Redice, the studio behind the webtoon, enforced strict guidelines for the anime’s production.
Because of this focus on authenticity, certain scenes and even episodes were scrapped to preserve the essence of the original work, ensuring that longtime fans got what they loved while still capturing the magic for newcomers.
Solo Leveling Animation Producer “Atsushi Kaneko” About the Original Work’s Team:“And the original work’s team is very attentive, so they manage to bring Solo Leveling’s identity in a very strict way, so much so that there have been times when they have rejected scenes and…pic.twitter.com/Lkg7QOaAqS
By staying true to the manhwa’s core, the adaptation avoided altering or removing scenes that could undermine the original’s essence. It also helped promote the manhwa, by faithfully bringing fan-favorite moments to life.
Many fans claim the anime ignored the essence of the manhwa and was overhyped, but only a few recognize the production studio’s efforts to stay true to the original, ensuring long-term fans wouldn’t be disappointed.
While Season 1 faced some criticism, theReAwakeningfilm teased a sequel poised to address the negativity; however, it still couldn’t erase the producer’s biggest regret about the anime.
Solo Leveling‘s producer reveals his biggest regret
Indeed,Solo Levelingis a super-popular manhwa, but all of this would not have been possible without Dubu, the manhwa artist behindSL, whose breathtaking panels left countless fans in awe.
Solo Leveling‘s producer, Atsushi Kaneko, once revealed his biggest regret, which was not able tocollaborate with the manhwa artist. Indeed, with Dubu’s passing,Solo Levelinglost the gem that helped elevate the manhwa to new heights.
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Sadly, the heartbreaking news of his passing at the age of 40 in 2022 profoundly shook the fandom, leaving many fans in despair.
One of the key factors behindSL‘s immense popularity and dedicated fanbase was its stunning art and breathtaking panels, all crafted by Dubu. Naturally, theSLproducer felt Dubu’s absence, believing his presence would have helped the anime achieve phenomenal success.
Solo Levelingmanhwa can be read on Webtoon, while the anime is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
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